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Egyptian Pyramids

Egyptian Pyramids
Located on the west bank of the Nile River on the outskirts of Cairo, the pyramids at Giza, Egypt, rank as some of the best-known monuments in the world. The ancient Egyptians constructed the pyramids to serve as royal tombs. Built without the use of cranes, pulleys, or lifting tackle, the massive structures stand as testaments to the engineering skills of their makers.
Karen Petersen
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Mathematics; Archaeology; Africa; Egyptian Art and Architecture; Ancient Egypt; Egypt; Pyramids (Egypt); Middle East
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